Weapon used in Corliss Park murder found within apartment, under the bed

Troy Police speak to a person inside of building 19 apartment 6 at Corliss Park Apartments Monday, February 04, 2013 in North Troy as they investigate an incident that took place in the apartment. (J.S.Carras/The Record)

TROY -- The weapon allegedly used in the fatal Feb. 4 stabbing of a man at the Corliss Park housing complex was found on Monday under the bed by the resident of the apartment where the murder took place.

The resident, who is not considered a suspect in the case and not one of the six arrested, immediately contacted police shortly after finding the bloody knife shortly after 8 p.m., a week after the murder. Troy detectives went to apartment 19-6 and secured the knife.

Capt. John Cooney said the department would not confirm whether the weapon was found or even if one existed related to the murder of 21-year-old Takim Smith.

A funeral for Smith was held earlier today.

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There were several arrests made in the case including Keith Furgeson, 17, and Ahziarh Carter 16, murder Eric Aaron Mallard, 19, and Ravenal Gregory Dunbar, 17, all of whom were charged with second-degree murder.

Days later, Keyanna Bradley, 18, and Mariyah Ziegler, 16, were arrested and charged with fourth-degree conspiracy in relation to the murder. The resident of the apartment is the mother of one of the female teens.